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Coconut Milk (WFPB, Oil-Free)
Coconut Milk (WFPB, Oil-Free)
28 May 2021
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Coconut-related articles: Saturated Fats in Coconuts — Coconuts In Indian Diet — Coconuts — Coconut Oil — Coconut Milk — Coconut Water
Coconut milk is discouraged in Whole Food Plant-Based guidelines. Why? Please see Saturated Fats In Coconuts.
What is Coconut Milk?

Coconut milk is prepared just like other plant-based milks like almond milk. We take whole coconut pieces or flaked coconut or grated coconut. Mix it with water. Blend it in a high speed blender. Strain the preparation using a nut bag.

Coconut milk is rich in saturated fats, which are discouraged in Whole Food Plant-Based guidelines. So I prefer not to consume any coconut milk at all.

(5 mins) Coconut Milk
from Flaked Coconuts
(4 mins) Coconut Milk
from Raw Coconut Pieces
Is Coconut Milk Good For Us?

Let's see what Whole Food Plant-Based doctors say.

(2009) Is Coconut Milk Good For You? Dr Greger

(2 mins) Transcript. Summary: Coconut milk is harmful: it raises cholesterol. High cholesterol is a concern from heart disease perspective. Whole coconuts are harmless. Dr Greger explains that the oils in whole coconuts and the fiber in whole coconuts seem to balance each other out from heart disease perspective!

(5 mins, 2021) Coconut Milk - What It Is & Should You Eat It? Dr Klaper

Video description:

Dr Klaper explains to us how coconut milk is made and about the differences from coconut water. Many people cook with coconut milk and coconut cream as part of their plant based diet. He expresses concern about the fat content of coconut milk and that it is not to be used as a daily replacement for plant milk. And it is definitely not a replacement for a mother's natural breast milk.

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